ATI Physical Therapy

This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we’re honored to share our patient's incredible journey. Diagnosed with follicular cancer, she made empowering lifestyle changes with the support of ATI’s pelvic physical therapy. Her commitment led to a 50% reduction in her cancer, eliminating the need for chemotherapy. Her story is a beautiful and powerful reminder of the impact of dedicated care.

A heartfelt thank you to Connie Clark PT, DPT, for her unwavering support and guidance on this incredible journey.

What a great Friday night under the lights! ATI Sports Medicine was proud to stand alongside the Oak Mountain Eagles and Pelham Panthers, just like we do for all our athletes. Here's to our incredible sports medicine teams who make every game day a success! 🏈👏

It was an exciting match-up of Shelby County rivals Friday night with the Oak Mountain Eagles defeating the Pelham Panthers 38-20.

Dr. Emily Bell Casey, Dr. Jody Ortega and Katie Hutto PA-C were on the sidelines with the Panthers and Eagles sports medicine teams helping to

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Gearing Up for Marathon Season? You won't want to miss this! ATI's Brandon Engle, PTA, Clinic Director, and endurance athlete, was recently featured on the Confidence Through Health podcast with Jerry Snyder. Brandon breaks down marathon prep and reveals how foot care can make or break your run. 🦶

Brandon shares tips on injury prevention, like stretching, strength training, cross-training, proper foot strike, and choosing the right footwear—both for running and daily wear. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, his advice will keep you on track and your feet healthy.

Ready to get inspired? 🎧 Watch the episode here.

Learning When to Address Running Pain w/ Dr. Brandon Engle Endurance athletes rely heavily on being able to tell the difference between pain, hurt, and injury in order to execute a successful training plan. Dr. Brand...

Our Mount Pleasant, SC, clinic found a new space but still has the same great faces! Our South Carolina team celebrated the relocation by welcoming patients, partners, and the local community to our new clinic.
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and show their support. It was a pleasure to have community members, ATI Team members, and friends join us for the celebration.

Come visit us at: 910 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 140 Mount Pleasant, SC https://bit.ly/4e2EzYE

They Did It! Two ATI teams, with 24 incredible runners, conquered the Hood to Coast Relay – all in support of the ATI Foundation. From Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood to the beach in Seaside, OR, they powered through 200 miles with pure determination and teamwork. Congrats to all the runners!

ATI Team Members took over the Dundee Day Parade in Omaha, NE on Saturday! 🎉

Dundee Days Parade!

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Did you know that stretching your tongue could help your pelvic floor?

Olympic runner Colleen Quigley is going viral for this technique, and Well+Good has the scoop! As weird as it sounds, there’s science behind it. Cate Schaffer, PT, DPT, Multisite Clinic Director explains, "Everything we do with our mouth—eating, talking, yawning—can be linked to our pelvic floor" through fascial connections formed in the womb.

Ready to give it a try? Cate suggests starting with gentle tongue pulls for 1-2 minutes and relaxing slowly. You might feel relief in your jaw, neck, or pelvic floor in just a few days!

This Olympic Athlete Is Going Viral for Doing Tongue Stretches. Here's Why She Swears by It Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley does this quick routine religiously as part of her warmup.

Ready to Thrive in Midlife? Let’s Rethink Weight Loss!

Balancing work, kids, and life can make weight loss feel challenging. But as Lucas Myers, MPT, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, says, “Increased responsibilities can make self-care slip.”

Shift your mindset—small, consistent changes like balanced meals and low-impact workouts can lead to big results. Embrace this new chapter with a fresh approach and thrive for years to come. Read more in Hone Health and a special thanks to Kelsey Kloss for authoring this insightful piece!

Weight Loss Psychology: How to Shift Your Mindset Losing weight at any stage in life is challenging, but especially so in midlife. Experts weigh in on how you can work through common challenges to hit your goals.

Want to make the most of your workouts? It all starts with knowing your rep count!

Aristidis Adrahtas, MS, ATC, LAT Outreach Athletic Trainer, shares in Peloton The Output, "Muscular strength is all about producing the most force possible in a single movement. To build strength, focus on low reps with heavier weight. For endurance, aim for higher reps with lighter weight." 💪

Remember, varying your rep count helps you target strength, mass, and endurance for a balanced fitness routine.

Which Is Better: High- or Low-Rep Workouts? How many reps should you be doing? Experts explain how to choose a rep count, including the benefits of high reps vs. low reps for different fitness goals.

Race day is almost here—are you ready to make your mark? 🏅

With the 2024 Hood & Portland To Coast Relays (Official Page) just around the corner (Aug. 23-24), imagine the thrill of crossing that finish line, knowing you’ve prepared with the best.

Jonathan Kirsch, District Director in Portland and a seasoned relay runner, is gearing up for his second Hood to Coast race. He shares, “Completing this race once has given me valuable insights, and I’m excited to use them as we take on new challenges.”

Catch Jonathan’s top tips for effective warm-ups and cross-training in our latest feature on the Portland Tribune. With his guidance, you’ll tackle the relay with confidence and strength!

As you prepare, help us support the ATI Foundation. Your donation makes a real difference—learn more and contribute here: https://bit.ly/4dLeOf6

Physical therapist: Warm up and stay hydrated during Hood to Coast Tips for runners in the “Mother of All Relays” and those seeking healthy habits

As our Athletic Trainers from ATI Sports Medicine gear up for a new season and head back to their schools and communities, we want to wish them the best of luck!

From ensuring the latest injury prevention strategies to refining recovery protocols, our ATs are ahead of the game, diligently prepping to ensure a successful start to the season.

Let's show our support for our incredible ATs! Drop a comment or give them a shoutout as they head back to their schools and communities.

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This patient recently completed shoulder therapy at our Waldorf, MD clinic and is now back to comfortably performing gymnastics!

We're so proud of her dedication and the incredible support from our team. Seeing our patients regain their strength and return to the activities they love is what drives us every day

Thank you to the Waldorf team for Making every life an active life!

Celebrating Excellence: 100% Specialty Exam Pass Rate for our 2023 Residency Graduates! We are thrilled to announce that all our 2023 Residency Graduates have successfully passed their Sports and Orthopedic Board examinations! Their dedication and hard work during their residency year and the months that followed have truly paid off.

Congratulations to our newest Specialists:

Sports Certified Specialists:
Courtney Etheridge
Lindsey Waite
Parish Perdue
Patrick Clark

Orthopedic Certified Specialists:
Erin Wright
Mallorie Myers

A special shoutout to other clinicians across the country who also sat for these board exams in March. Congrats to all!

Welcome to the incoming class of 2024-2025! Stay tuned for information about our 2025-2026 residency applications which will open October 1st.

"The care I received at ATI really saved me..."

We’re excited to share the journey of one of our amazing patients who came to us after a foot surgery. Initially worried she might never walk or return to sports, she found hope and strength through our care.

"Watching her overcome her fears and discover her own strength made her recovery a very rewarding experience for me. It was an honor to be her physical therapist, an unforgettable patient," said Catalina Nazal, PT Clinic Director.

From struggling to walk to running, jumping, and lifting, she achieved her goals of competing in a bodybuilding competition and returning to wrestling. Today, she moves freely without pain, and we’re so proud of her progress! 💪

ATI is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new clinic in Pelham, AL! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone. It was a true pleasure to see so many community members, ATI Team members, and friends come together in support of our new location.

A special thank you to the The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for their support. We were honored to be joined by Cami Hammond, Karen Williams, Kirk R. Mancer, Maurice Mercer, and Alabama House Representatives District 73 Kenneth Paschal.

Ryan Huff, PT, DPT District Director, shared, “Proud to be a part of a team that strives to grow, to allow ATI opportunities to open more doors for the communities we serve.” We look forward to enhancing the quality of life for our patients and continuing our mission of Making every life an active life. https://bit.ly/3zPHPYr

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In pain but not sure what to do? Talk to your local ATI PT. Physical therapy can relieve pain, build strength and increase mobility. Take the first step towards feeling your best and contact your local ATI clinic today.

PT is an excellent way to relieve and manage pain for patients of all ages and with all kinds of conditions. Take our patient's word for it. That's the power of PT, and that's the power our clinicians tap into everyday at ATI.

It's patients (and patient outcomes) like this that drive our love for what we do. It's that simple.